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(bullet) The Yankees were initially scheduled to play at Dodger Stadium, but the series reportedly was scratched after the Angels complained it would lessen the interest of the Yankees' visit to Edison Field.

(bullet) The Rockies play all six division champs from last year.

(bullet) The Pirates and Tigers will play a rematch of the 1909 World Series, and the Tigers are seeking revenge. Ty Cobb is still tracking down Honus Wagner.

(bullet) Texas and Cincinnati meet Monday. Griffey and Alex Rodriguez will be in the same regular-season game for the first time since their Seattle days.

(bullet) Nine of the 12 largest crowds in the new Comiskey Park's history were for Cubs games.

(bullet) The Phillies will play more home games against the White Sox (three) than Cubs (two).

(bullet) The Yankees have played a World Series against every NL West team but Colorado.

(bullet) The Royals have Missouri bragging rights, leading the series 9-7 over the Cardinals.

(bullet) No contraction bowl: Minnesota plays every NL Central team but Montreal.